Thursday, 23 June 2011

Riverside Museum of Transport Part 2

Glasgow was famous for its Turkey Red cloth, though none of the materials originated there. The dye and raw cotton came from warmer climates in the Middle East and the Americas. Scottish Manufacturers imported these materials.

In their factor they transformed them into bright, sttractice cloths. They then loaded bundles of cloth onto ships and exported them to India and oter Asian countries.

Launch of the Queen Mary in the pouring rain. I've never seen so many umbrellas together.

Thank you Jane.Hey if you find yourself in Glasgow in the next two months and I am not away (ie travelled South), it would be good to meet up just for a cuppa tea. If our paths do not cross, I just hope the weather is kind to you the next time your up this way. Glad to read your daughter enjoyed her time up here.

Thank you FGF.Its not too everyones taste, esp. if your not into 'transport', but I still recommend it.